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Our public health systems are failing to keep up with the rising burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Read how we can shift from reactive measures to sustainable solutions—using policy and health taxes to save millions of lives.

The overdose crisis needs to be met with a unified, compassionate response that prioritizes health and centers harm reduction. Watch our event.

Nearly 1.19 million people lose their lives on the world’s roads each year. The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is a moment for governments and road safety advocates to honor these victims, show support for their loved ones, and commit to a future where no one dies because of a road crash.

Vital Strategies and Greener Media created an instructional video so viewers can learn to identify the signs of an overdose, how to use naloxone, and how perform rescue breathing.

From examining the forces driving opposition to harm reduction to discussing the intersection of narrative, policy and public health, this conversation highlights the work needed to build a healthier, more compassionate future.

Read about some of the terms included in our glossary that provides guidance on the terms and principles to use—and avoid—in global health communication.